Job Description
Purpose of the Position:
The Specialist Disease and Programme Management will render active disease management, care support, coaching, and health education services to medical scheme beneficiaries who are registered for, and live with one or more of the Chronic Disease List (CDL) conditions by integrating the clinical care and self-management aspects. They will be an integral part of the clinical and disease management teams and will coach beneficiaries on how to achieve and sustain health outcome goals with a reduction in “health years”.
Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, conditions, and self-management of chronic conditions into clinical practice. Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with or who are at risk for or affected by chronic conditions. Performs comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and b...